Sustainable development strategy (ESG)

The sustainable development strategy (ESG) service is a comprehensive advisory offering that integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations into core business strategy, operating models, and risk management frameworks. It is designed to define material ESG priorities, set measurable targets, and translate them into actionable roadmaps that align with regulatory requirements, stakeholder expectations, and long-term value creation. The service encompasses diagnostic assessments, strategy design, implementation support, and performance monitoring to embed sustainability across the entire value chain. Submit a request

Embedding ESG Strategy in the DNA of Danish Business

In the Danish business environment, where trust, transparency and long-term stakeholder relationships are deeply rooted, a structured approach to sustainability has become a strategic necessity rather than a communication exercise. Read more.

Case study

ESG Turnaround in Heavy Manufacturing

A large industrial manufacturing group, operating several foundries and machining plants across the region, approached the team from Radner with a clear concern: escalati...More +

Retail Chain ESG Strategy That Drives Growth

A fast-growing retail chain with hundreds of stores across the country faced a turning point when consumer expectations around sustainability began to shift rapidly. Mark...More +

ESG Roadmap for a Food Producer

A regional food production company specializing in dairy and ready-to-eat meals had ambitious plans to expand into new export markets. Large international retailers, howe...More +

Tech Company ESG Strategy for Innovation

A rapidly expanding technology company providing cloud-based solutions and digital platforms had reached a scale where investors, enterprise clients and regulators began ...More +

What we provide

ESG Diagnostics

We conduct comprehensive ESG diagnostics to assess our clients’ current sustainability maturity, risks, and opportunities across the entire value chain.

Materiality Assessment

We lead double materiality assessments to identify and prioritize the ESG topics that are most critical for stakeholders and long-term enterprise value.

Strategy Design

We co-create ESG strategies that are fully integrated with corporate and business-unit strategies, translating ambition into clear objectives and roadmaps.

Target Setting

We define science-based and benchmarked ESG targets, including climate, diversity, and governance goals, aligned with leading global standards and frameworks.

Operating Model

We design ESG operating models, roles, and governance structures that embed sustainability into decision-making, incentives, and day-to-day operations.

Data Enablement

We build ESG data architectures, processes, and controls that enable reliable measurement, reporting, and performance management across all ESG dimensions.

Regulatory Alignment

We help clients interpret and implement evolving ESG regulations and standards, ensuring compliance while capturing strategic advantages.

Transformation Delivery

We orchestrate end-to-end ESG transformation programs, supporting change management, capability building, and continuous improvement to realize measurable impact.

How ESG Strategy Shapes the Sustainable Future of Business

In the context of a rapidly changing global economy, a well-designed ESG strategy has become one of the key tools for steering companies toward a truly sustainable future. When a consulting firm supports an organization in building such a strategy, i...

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How can we support you?

A sustainable development strategy (ESG) turns regulatory pressure and stakeholder expectations into a clear, value‑creating roadmap. The service supports clients from initial ESG diagnosis through to strategy design, implementation, and transparent reporting aligned with leading global standards.

ESG diagnosis, materiality assessment and stakeholder expectations

Work typically begins with a comprehensive ESG diagnosis that maps the current state of policies, processes and performance against market benchmarks and regulatory requirements. Key internal and external stakeholders are identified and their expectations are systematically captured through interviews, surveys and workshops. A double materiality assessment is then conducted to determine which environmental, social and governance topics are most relevant from both impact and financial perspectives. Radner structures these insights into a clear materiality matrix that becomes the backbone of the ESG strategy. The outcome is a prioritized list of ESG issues that reflects business realities, stakeholder priorities and sector‑specific risks. This foundation reduces the risk of fragmented initiatives and ensures that subsequent actions focus on what truly matters for long‑term value creation.

ESG strategy design and integration with business model

Based on the materiality assessment, a coherent ESG vision and ambition level are defined that align with the overall corporate strategy. Clear, measurable ESG objectives are translated into strategic pillars such as climate and resource efficiency, responsible supply chain, human capital, diversity and inclusion, and governance excellence. We help embed these pillars into the business model, operating model and product or service portfolio so that sustainability becomes a driver of innovation and competitiveness rather than a standalone program. Radner supports the definition of key initiatives, investment needs, timelines and owners for each strategic pillar. The strategy is then cascaded into business units and functions through roadmaps, policies and decision‑making criteria. This integrated approach ensures that ESG commitments are actionable, financially grounded and resilient to changing market and regulatory conditions.

ESG governance, operating model and risk management

Effective ESG strategies require robust governance and clear accountability across the organization. Support is provided in designing ESG governance structures, including board oversight, executive sponsorship and cross‑functional committees. Roles and responsibilities are defined for key functions such as finance, risk, procurement, HR and operations to ensure ESG is embedded in day‑to‑day decisions. Radner helps integrate ESG factors into enterprise risk management frameworks, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation and reporting. Policies and internal controls are developed or updated to cover areas such as ethics and compliance, human rights, anti‑corruption, climate risk and data privacy. As a result, ESG becomes part of the organization’s control environment, reducing non‑compliance risk and strengthening trust with investors, regulators and other stakeholders.

ESG metrics, data, reporting and regulatory alignment

A credible sustainable development strategy depends on reliable data, clear metrics and transparent reporting. Assistance is provided in selecting and defining ESG key performance indicators aligned with frameworks such as CSRD, ESRS, GRI, SASB, TCFD and others relevant to the client’s sector and geography. Data architecture and collection processes are designed so that ESG information can be captured, validated and consolidated with financial data. Radner supports the preparation of ESG disclosures and sustainability reports, including double materiality narratives, climate‑related scenario analysis and taxonomy‑related information where applicable. Guidance is also offered on digital tools and dashboards that enable real‑time monitoring of ESG performance and progress against targets. This systematic approach to metrics and reporting strengthens credibility with investors, customers and employees, while ensuring readiness for evolving regulatory requirements and external assurance.

Why choose us?

Strategic Focus

We translate complex ESG expectations into clear strategic priorities that are directly linked to our clients’ business models and value creation. We design sustainable development strategies that are ambitious yet realistic, with measurable milestones and a transparent roadmap for implementation.

Nordic Insight

We combine deep knowledge of the Danish regulatory and market landscape with international ESG standards to ensure our clients are always one step ahead. We leverage best practices from the Nordic region to create strategies that resonate with local stakeholders and remain competitive globally.

Data-Driven Impact

We build ESG strategies on robust data, materiality analysis, and scenario modelling, so that every decision is evidence-based and defensible. We help our clients turn ESG metrics into management tools, enabling continuous improvement and credible reporting to investors, customers, and regulators.

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